Comparison

Ad Blocker vs HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ad Blocker

This tool enhances your browsing experience by blocking ads, sponsored pages, and malware domains directly within Safari. It offers a simple setup to filter unwanted content, including adult material and specific websites.

Highlights
  • Block Ads
  • Block Sponsored Pages
  • Skip YouTube Ads
  • Block Malware
  • Block Adult Content
  • Filter Domains
Features
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Browse Safari the way it was meant to be: clean, fast, and private. Ads Blocker is a lightweight Safari extension designed to block intrusive ads, popups, trackers, and unwanted web elements across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With filtering performed directly on your device, Ads Blocker helps you enjoy a cleaner browsing experience without requiring an account or subscription. WHY ADS BLOCKER? FREE WITH NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Enjoy ad blocking without subscriptions, in-app purchases, or locked features. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Ads Blocker does not collect, track, or transmit your browsing history or personal data. Filtering is performed locally on your device using Apple's native Safari content-blocking technology. CLEANER AND FASTER BROWSING Block ads, tracking scripts, banners, and other unwanted content before it appears, helping reduce unnecessary page content and data usage. REDUCE UNNECESSARY PROCESSING Blocking unwanted advertising and tracking content can reduce the amount of content Safari needs to load and process. MODERN INTERFACE A clean, modern interface designed for Apple platforms gives you quick access to protection settings, site controls, and customization options. CORE FEATURES Ad Blocking Block banners, video ads, popups, interstitials, and floating advertising elements. Tracker Protection Block common third-party tracking and analytics resources that follow your activity across websites. Protection Modes Choose from Basic, Optimal, or Complete protection levels and customize protection for individual websites. Custom Element Zapper Remove unwanted website elements, overlays, sticky bars, and other distractions with a tap. iPhone, iPad and Mac Designed as a native Safari extension for Apple's major platforms. HOW TO ENABLE ADS BLOCKER On iPhone and iPad: 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap Safari. 3. Tap Extensions. 4. Select Ads Blocker and enable it. 5. Open Safari and use the extension menu to access available controls. On Mac: 1. Open Safari. 2. Go to Safari > Settings > Extensions. 3. Enable Ads Blocker. ABOUT COGIFY Ads Blocker is developed by Cogify, creating focused and privacy-conscious software designed to make everyday digital experiences simpler, faster, and more enjoyable.

About

HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt

Capture and decrypt all HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly on your iPhone or iPad. This tool offers comprehensive debugging capabilities, including URL rewriting, script injection, and breakpoint debugging, all without needing a computer or jailbreak.

Highlights
  • Capture and decrypt HTTP/HTTPS traffic
  • VPN tunnel and local MITM proxy
  • URL rewriting and script injection
  • Breakpoint debugging
  • Export HAR files
  • Built-in API workbench
Features
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HTTPS Capture is a professional iOS packet-sniffer built for developers and network enthusiasts. No computer, no jailbreak — a single iPhone captures and decrypts all HTTP/HTTPS traffic on the device, down to every request header, response body, timing detail, and WebSocket frame. Whether it's API debugging, protocol reverse engineering, performance analysis, or everyday Mock and rewriting, HTTPS Capture packs a complete debugging toolkit once reserved for the desktop right into your pocket. All traffic is parsed and stored locally on-device. Nothing is ever uploaded to any server — your network data belongs to you alone. One-Tap Capture, Total Visibility • VPN tunnel + local MITM proxy — flip the switch and capture device-wide traffic instantly. No proxy configuration needed. • Real-time dashboard: request count, domain count, upload/download traffic at a glance. • Capture sessions are auto-archived — review, compare, and reuse history anytime. • LAN capture: turn it on, and any computer or tablet on the same Wi-Fi can point its proxy at your iPhone. Copy the proxy address in one tap. HTTPS Decryption, Plain to Read • Built-in CA certificate generation with a one-tap trust flow — decrypt encrypted traffic into plaintext effortlessly. • Optional capture of Apple system domains, enabled on demand. 7 Live Traffic Rules, Instant Effect Rules bind to the active Profile and apply to subsequent traffic immediately — no restart required: • URL Rewrite: freely rewrite request/response Header and Body, with intercept and redirect support. • Script Injection: rewrite matched traffic with JavaScript to handle complex scenarios with ease. • URL Filter: whitelist/blacklist to capture only what matters — say goodbye to noise. • Hosts Mapping: point domains at custom addresses, bypassing DNS for effortless environment switching. • Request Mapping (Mock): return local responses for specific URLs — the frontend never waits on the backend again. • Breakpoint Debugging: pause on match, then allow, drop, or tamper before forwarding. • AES Decryption: auto-decrypt encrypted request/response Body — plaintext appears instantly. Request Details, Pro-Grade Presentation • Five views: Request / Response / WebSocket Frames / Overview / Timing. • Smart Body preview: JSON highlighting, Hex Dump, image zoom, QuickLook — format auto-detected. • Inspect WebSocket frames one by one, with Protobuf message decoding. • Export standard HAR files in one tap — seamless handoff to Charles, Postman, and more. • Request headers, response headers, Cookie, TCP connections, and timing waterfalls, all at a glance. API Workbench, Send Requests Anywhere • Built-in request library — save common APIs and call them up anytime. • One-tap cURL import to reconstruct requests in seconds. • Sort and search by recent, name, or method for efficient management. 21 Dev Tools, Ready Out of the Box • Encoding & Hash: Base64, URL encode/decode, HTML entities, Unicode escape, MD5 / SHA-1 / SHA-256 / SHA-512. • Data Formatting: JSON prettify & minify, XML formatter, SQL formatter, JSON → Swift Codable models, Property List conversion. • Time & Numbers: timestamp conversion, timezone conversion, date diff, base conversion, UUID generator. • Text & Web: JWT decoder, URL parser, Query String parser & builder, HTTP status code lookup, regex tester, QR code generator. Deeply Integrated with iOS • Dynamic Island + Lock Screen Live Activity: capture timer, request count, and traffic scrolling in real time. • Control Center toggle (iOS 18+): start and stop capture in one tap without opening the app. • Multiple Profiles: freely switch between dev, test, and production rule sets. Privacy First • No request data is ever uploaded to a server. No personal information is collected. Privacy Policy: https://www.makerneo.com/en/doc/https-capture-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ad Blocker4 screens
HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt at free against Ad Blocker's paid. HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 46 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Ad Blocker's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad Blocker ships an update every 46 months, HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ad Blocker versus HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd BlockerHTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShubham SharmaSpace-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Ad Blocker

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Ad Blocker

No in-app purchases

None

HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ad Blocker free?
Ad Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt free?
HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ad Blocker or HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt have ads?
Neither Ad Blocker nor HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ad Blocker or HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt?
Ad Blocker ships an update every 46 months, and HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt every 10 days. Most recently, Ad Blocker was updated on October 2, 2026 and HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt on October 14, 2026.

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